Former Long Beach mayor Beverly O’Neill endorses Carl Kemp for 5th district city council seat

Former Mayor Beverly O’Neill on Monday endorsed Carl Kemp for the 5th City Council District.

O’Neill said in a statement that she has watched Kemp’s career since met him while he was student body president at Cal State Long Beach, following him through his service in government affairs divisions at the city and Port of Long Beach.

“All of the skills and years of knowledge at the City of Long Beach have given Carl the experience and background to be the most effective representative for the 5th District. He knows the process of how to get things done. The 5th District and the city will be well served,” O’Neill said.

Kemp, a public relations consultant, faces Los Angeles County budget manager Stacy Mungo in the June 3 runoff.